Ancient Remains & Temples

North Gate of PKKS

The north gate or north gopura of the third enclosure of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay is smaller than the grand east entrance and similar to that of the west and south. It features three towers offering a large central entrance flanked by a lesser entrance on either side. To its north, a grand causeway … Read more

Wat Amret Han Chey 

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located near the border of Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom

Wat Po Thom Rainsy 

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the eastern side of 5 Kumpheak Dam and resort area.

Wat Dey Krahorm

Contemporary monastery and pagoda. Note whilst the pagoda was locked on our visit, a peak through the window suggests it has an interesting upper band of murals.

Wat Russey Keo

Contemporary monastery and pagoda, located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Also recorded as Soporkiriram Pagoda (Khmer វត្ត​សុពណ៌គិរីរាម ជ្រោយអំពិល)

Wat Chambak

Contemporary monastery and pagoda, under restoration (02/23), located on the western bank of the Mekong River.

Wat Chroy Ampil

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the western bank of the Mekong River. Just north of this site is another Chedi (last picture below).

Wat Anlong Samnor (Chi Kreang)

A contemporary monastery and pagoda located by the river in the beautiful area of Kampong Chikreng. The sites basin has recently been redeveloped in Angkorian style and looks great while the pagoda is typical of those of the colonial era, also featuring beautiful old murals lining its inner walls and ceiling. Here, inside the pagoda … Read more

Wat Lobeuk (Chi Kreang)

A contemporary monastery and pagoda located by the river in the beautiful area of Kampong Chikreng.

Wat Kandal (Chi Kreang)

Contemporary monastery and pagoda that is perhaps one of the more stunning in Siem Reap Province. It’s located in Chi Kreang Commune, a very charming area that stretches along the riverside, see more about the Kampong Chikreng area. The monastery features an elaborate outer wall similar to that of Wat Preah Prom Rath in Siem … Read more

Wat Spean Krong

Located in the village of Spean Krong, it’s a contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring ancient relics including a small collection of relics, and two sandstone plinths placed as a sema.

Wat Vihear Lao

Located in Sambor district of Kratie province, Wat Vihear Lao is one of the four pagodas in the wider area, arranged in cardinal directions. The others still standing are the famed 100 Columns Pagoda and Wat Preah Vihear Kuk.

Wat Kaun Ak

Contemporary monastery and pagoda with a modern take on the original style of vihara featuring an open play with tall columns. It’s quite nice to see and was completed in 2015. The site also houses a small shelter with a collection of remnants including a round pedestal, a lion with a wonky replacement head, and … Read more

Wat Sandan

Contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring remnants of a brick structure with a collection of older sema, and what may be ancient temple fragments.